With Io HD, video professionals can avoid lossy tape compression and capture footage to high quality 10-bit, full raster Apple ProRes 422 files - ready for use immediately in your editing software. ProRes can create images that are virtually indistinguishable from the source, while the 10-bit sample depth means the results are easily suitable for color correction and compositing.

Because the files are compressed or expanded directly within the Io HD, the actual data that has to travel to or from the computer is much smaller than if uncompressed HD video were being transferred. This allows Io HD to utilize a standard FireWire 800 connection.

Huge I/O flexibility

Io HD's comprehensive connectivity allows it to interface with the widest range of post production and on set capture/playback equipment, from HD VTRs and cameras through to analog legacy devices. The rear panel features two SD/HD inputs and two outputs, one connection for Genlock input and a loop-through, and two groups of three BNCs which may be configured for component SD/HD analog video input and output. HDMI input and output allows interfacing with low-cost camcorders and HD monitors. Add to the list S-video, composite video, LTC in and out—and a 9-pin connector for RS-422 machine control and you can connect to just about anything.

Integrated AJA hardware conversion

Using AJA's powerful conversion technology, Io HD allows you to ingest any resolution and convert to a common, working format. This brings greater efficiencies to your post production workflow as individual shots no longer have to be rescaled within the editing or graphics application.

Io HD features full 10-bit, broadcast-quality, motion adaptive SD to HD up conversion, HD to HD cross conversion, HD to SD down conversion, and HD/SD 12-bit component analog output. That's the equivalent of fitting the functionality of several AJA converters into one convenient, cost-effective box Io HD conversion capabilities streamline the creation of dailies and deliverables at broadcast quality - in real time.